Insurance Terms
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Private health insurance
Health insurance purchased directly from a private insurance company rather than through a government program. Benefits of private health insurance include a wider choice of doctors and hospitals, more flexibility in coverage, and some services that are not covered by government programs. Drawbacks are that it can be more expensive than government programs, may not cover pre-existing conditions, and may have higher deductibles and copays.